On April 12th, the Adventist Educators Association worshipped at the Maranatha Church for an exceptional service highlighting the importance of christian education. In her greetings, South Bahamas Conference Education Director Juliette Sands encouraged the members to continue supporting Bahamas Academy, quoting Ellen White that “the work of education and redemption are one.”

President of the South Bahamas Conference Adventist Educators Association, Milton Lewis, shared the association’s commitment to making a lasting difference in students' lives.

Lewis said, "Education, you see, is a ministry, and we recognize the sacred responsibilities entrusted to us as we shape minds and build characters, and prepare our young people to thrive in this world and the one to come. Our goal this year is to strengthen camaraderie among educators across Adventist public and private schools."

Also present at the worship service was Perry Cunningham, President of the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools, who emphasized the importance of biblical literacy and integrating faith into education.

Cunningham stated, "Regardless of what the subject is, true knowledge comes from God. You cannot run from it. We teach geography, we teach math, we teach health science, whatever we teach, all true knowledge comes from God Himself. That being the case then, in the classroom, we ought to illustrate and demonstrate that fact, that there is a connection between the source of all knowledge, God himself, and whatever the subject you are teaching."

During the service, the officers of the Association were pinned and officially installed to execute their duties.

The speaker for the day was Adventist Educator Earl Thomas, who discussed the significance of true education, which he stated goes beyond grades, and includes a student’s spiritual development. He highlighted how education must demonstrate how all areas of learning connect to Christ, enhancing academic understanding and fostering spiritual growth.  

Thomas said, "True education utilizes the bible as a primary text, recognizing it as a source of infinite wisdom and principles for right living. It also incorporates learning from nature, manual training, and practical skills. The goal is just not to acquire information, but to develop power, to develop goodness, and noble character."

Thomas also explained the roles of parents, teachers, and the community in shaping children's worldviews and called for unity in raising children during these times. We commend our educators as they continue instructing and preparing our students for eternal service in the kingdom of God.


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